Diabetic ketoacidosis risk factors and management

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Avatar n tn I firmly believe that used (not excessively) for diabetics, that pot can help a vast number diabetic complications and symptoms. This has been backed up recently by research on weed and diabetes. There was a study in may of 2015 that proved what i had ben claiming for a long time. specifically in relation to inflamation, neuropathy, gastroparesis, and muscle pain, related to diabetes.
Avatar m tn His doctor says that his blood sugars are well controlled, and he even wakes with low blood sugar (2 m.mol), and has to get up and eat to correct this. He takes his own blood sugars every day as well as 6 monthly testing by the diabetic nurse, but I am worried about possible Ketoacidosis.
484160 tn?1343397921 Do a Google search on Diabetic Gastrophy, look for the link The Diabetic Stomach - Management Strategies for Clinicians and... read the article as it may pertain to your sister.
Avatar n tn I am a school nurse with a diabetic student who has trace to moderate ketones and sugar in the 300 range. The student has only vomited a couple of times Mom says she has called the MD and they say only give water. The student was here at school yesterday, and she is at home today. What would the treatment be for this case?
Tbd If you feel bad, please go to the nearest emergency room. You are potentially at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis. Please make sure the people you are living with know what is going on and if you are acting strange / appear unwell, they should take you to nearest medical attention.
Avatar m tn If this is type 1 diabetes and it is not treated you could die. There is a very real risk of developing something called diabetic ketoacidosis. This can be fatal. You are far too young not to act urgently on this. Do not wait to see your Dr at Christmas. Please go to the emergency room after you read my message. If I am wrong, then you have been reassured by seeing a dr. If I am right, then my recommendation could be lifesaving.
Avatar n tn But what I am saying is that if the diabetic is well-controlled, there is NOT a clear difference in the urine composition of that diabetic and a non-diabetic. There is only a difference if the diabetes is uncontrolled. So you may try doing some searches on urine composition in keto-acidosis, which is what eventually happens if the bad control leads to ketosis.
Avatar n tn I am not a medical professional but I have been type 1 diabetic for 12 years and have several siblings who are also type 1 diabetic so it's safe to say that I know what I'm talking about. The primary cause of keytones in the blood system is a high blood sugar. Stress and sickness simply make it so that keytones can develop at blood sugars that are normally not good but easily dealt with.
Avatar n tn The cut off is usually about 6.1, but ideal in non-diabetic is about 4.7. have you dicussed management wirh your doctor. you need to jog more frequenltly, not just on the weekend. diet - you need to read up on diabetic and lower carb diets and follow it. Slimfast is 1 approach to losing weight, but it is not developing good and sustainable eating habits. Also recommend you buy a blood sugar monitor and start testing regularly. hope this helps. best wishes.
1422878 tn?1284584593 like my last question, i've been really thirsty, going to the bathroom a lot more often,my pee has a strong sweet smell....like sweet nail polish. but now i have a sore throat! im still dizzy when i stand, and i have nausea. and i have abdominal pain. i've heard that these (except for a sore throat) are signs of diabetic keto-acidosis. Can anyone help me?
1388299 tn?1279740904 Ketones are a bit more dangerous than that. It generally indicates that you are running dangerously high blood sugars, which put you at risk for DKA. (Diabetic Ketoacidosis).You don't say what your blood sugars are. If they are 300+ you can try and bring them down by doing (careful) insulin corrections. If you aren't able to bring them down you should call your doctor. Also drink a lot of water to keep from getting dehydrated.
Avatar n tn is this cause of alarm? should I see my doctor immediately? if yes, what kind of doctor should I go to? Please help.
Avatar f tn But that can be expected when you are ill. They have been running at about 150 to 200. It is not ketoacidosis. I am also a diabetic and know the signs. It was the first thing we had checked. I guess my main concern is that he is so weak and tired. I am at my wits end. Maybe returning to the ER for an IV to give him fluid and nutrients that he is unable to ingest is the only thing to do. Thanks again.
Avatar n tn m delaying a possibly diabetic onset. I did read about something called LADA (type 1.5 diabetes), and that would make alot more sense for someone like me who has no risk factors..... Thanks for the response. Are you T1 or T2? Good luck to us!
1794671 tn?1338795391 I am just curious and concerned. I have been diabetic since I was 7 and I have a daughter alreayd who was born completely healthy and fine so I am sure my son will be too but I am just wondering if anyone has had a child with this condition and suffered any serious events or if someone knows which doctor is right? Thanks.
Avatar n tn Refer to articles from wikipedia on Diabetic diet,Insulin therapy,DKA,DM type1 and 2,Very low calorie diet,protocols by American Diabetic Asscociation,management of DM in CMDT,Harrisons Medicine,History of DM,recent advances in DM management article by Beijing University and lot more.
1327535 tn?1295227611 Although rare in t2 diabetics, the possibility of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life threatening complication, may have surfaced. Get off the computer and call your doctor now.
Avatar n tn I am volunteer, and the mom of a type one and daughter of a type 2 diabetic, not a physician. I can tell you that ketoneacidosis is not to be taken lightly. It is recommended that you call your physician when ketones are present. Ketones usually happen when your blood sugars are running over 250 , it happens a by product when the body is running high it breaks down fat cells to get energy, when this happens the side effect is ketoacidosis.